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BP05 AXR

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,564 mi
Last recorded128,564 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 AXR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 128,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2021 128,435 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 123,693 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 123,693 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018 118,604 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 113,587 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 108,987 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both front drop links (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 103,581 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 103,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2014 97,049 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 89,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Pass 16 May 2012 77,674 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 67,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r lamp loose.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 45,330 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 23,698 miles

N/S/F tyre is worn on edges.

N/S/R tyre is worn on edges.

O/S/F tyre is worn on inner edge.

O/S/R tyre has no tread on inner edge, worn close to cords.Also has cut down to cords.

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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BP05 AXR is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 85,563 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP05 AXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BP05 AXR is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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